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About

Church ward is located in the eastern part of Reading, bordered by the River Kennet and the A329 road. The area includes residential neighborhoods, industrial estates, and green spaces like Palmer Park. It is well-connected to the town center and other parts of Reading via public transport and major roads.

The ward is home to a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments, catering to a range of residents. Local amenities include schools, shops, and leisure facilities, with the Reading Retail Park providing shopping options. The presence of the river and parks offers recreational opportunities for the community.

Area overview

On average Church has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Church is £50,515 per year. There are 6 schools in Church: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Church Population
12,161
Population density
4,716.7 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,537
53.74%
Other White
977
8.03%
Pakistani
882
7.25%
Other Asian
863
7.09%
African
631
5.19%
Total population: 12,164

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,083
25.72%
Social rents from council
923
21.92%
Owns outright
863
20.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
626
14.87%
Other social rented
595
14.13%
Total households: 4,211

Property prices in Church

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £365,000 in Church area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Church in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Church over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£915,000
Flats12£222,500
Semi-Detached33£390,000
Terraced18£340,000

10 years median price trend in Church

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Church.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.